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Tea for Two by L'Artisan Parfumeur
Bottle Design:
Federico Restrepo
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7.5 / 10 425 Ratings
A popular perfume by L'Artisan Parfumeur for women and men, released in 2000. The scent is spicy-smoky. It was last marketed by Puig.
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Main accords

Spicy
Smoky
Woody
Gourmand
Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
GentianGentian Star aniseStar anise BergamotBergamot Orange blossomOrange blossom
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Lapsang Souchong teaLapsang Souchong tea CinnamonCinnamon GingerGinger
Base Notes Base Notes
TobaccoTobacco HoneyHoney Gaiac woodGaiac wood VanillaVanilla

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
7.5425 Ratings
Longevity
7.0327 Ratings
Sillage
6.5303 Ratings
Bottle
7.7281 Ratings
Value for money
6.764 Ratings
Submitted by Schnuffi · last update on 01/30/2026.
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Interesting Facts
The scent was re-released in 2014.

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Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) by Tom Ford
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Sweet Tobacco by François Delì
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43 in-depth fragrance descriptions
PBullFriend

312 Reviews
PBullFriend
PBullFriend
Very helpful Review 5  
beautiful spicy tea
The first few times I tried it, T42 was just smoky, with no nuances. When my nose adapted to it, I fell in love. Now, it makes me think of an orange-red-brown ombre teacup (does such a thing exist?) of spicy chai with a sugar cube dissolving in it. It's in the same league with the wonderful Une Crime Exotique by Parfumerie Generale, though it has a bit more smoke and less sugar. I wear it to bed in depths of winter. Yum. (042609)
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Sophi

50 Reviews
Sophi
Sophi
Top Review 3  
Cozy Spice Scent
Ginger cinnamon and spices...such a woody perfume...strong and different .then the stroll;the metamorphorsis ...warm smoky vanilla until it faints away..great silage and longevity,too!
Cozy like you are sitting in front of a smoky fireplace in a cold ,dark winter night!
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MasterLi

376 Reviews
MasterLi
MasterLi
Very helpful Review 6  
Wonderful stuff! A classic!
Tea for Two is a wonderfully fresh and spicy smoky tea fragrance. Very beautiful smoked tea with honey, vanilla, spices (including star anise, cinnamon & ginger), leather, a hint of bergamot... and even a little gingerbread! it's a wonderfully warm, cosy fragrance which I like very much.

It as a spicy aromatic opening of fresh bergamot & zingy star anise... before the spicy, smoky tea with honey gets there, and stays like that throughout the rest of the fragrance, before finally drying down to a leather and spiced vanilla tobacco with honey at the end. Just beautiful!

It's like drinking your favourite black tea (or spiced tea, like chai) with honey and gingerbread biscuits, on a warm sofa by the fire. A really warm & lovely feeling. The good news is that it's back (after it was discontinued for a couple of years), and it's easily one of the nicest fragrances out there! A perfect for the colder months. Love it!
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Missk

1350 Reviews
Missk
Missk
Very helpful Review 4  
Not just tea
Tea for Two, is thankfully not all about the tea. I had a great fear that it would turn out like Bvlgari's Eau Parfumee au The Rouge, which is the closest thing to rich, black tea that I've ever come across.

L'Artisan's Tea for Two opens quite spicy and leathery. I immediately detected a hint of steamy warmth, the sensual kind which suits both men and women. It was cozy, dark, intense and in some instances, a little tobacco-like.

I didn't sense the tea note until the heart, which takes on a less foody role and more aromatic when blended with the smokey spices. There's also a touch of sweetness in this composition, kind of like a drizzle of honey in a cup of chai tea.

The vanilla in the drydown, when blended with the spices, reminds me of a softer, more feminine version of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille. It has that familiar rich and sensual aroma, that while unisex, makes me feel like a confident, sexy woman.

I kind of avoided this fragrance because of the tea reference. I can only stomach green tea, and even still it's not my drink of choice. People in the same vote should not disregard this fragrance. It's perfect for those who love bold, spicy, slightly masculine, smokey and exotic fragrances.

Tea for Two is romantic, a little old-fashioned and rather unique. I love how special this smells on my skin. It's just the scent to wear on a cold, rainy day as it gives me that feeling of being warm, regal and classy.
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Njdeb

63 Reviews
Njdeb
Njdeb
Helpful Review 4  
Great tea note, but a bit too heavy on the spices
This starts like a spicy chai tea minus the milk and sweetness. There is a hint of smokiness to the scent, and the emphasis is on the "hot" spices, like ginger and pepper.

The tea note is very realistic and reminds me of a long-steeped, tannin-rich, black tea. After ten minutes or so, the honey note becomes apparent to sweeten the brew up a bit. I really don't pick up much vanilla.

Tea for Two is nothing like most of the popular tea scents on the market today (ie. Bvlgari and Elizabeth Arden). Unlike these lighter, citrusy green tea perfumes, this is definately a cold weather scent.

Honestly, I'm not sure if this is for me. While I do like the dry smoky aspect, the spiciness is a tad heavy-handed for my liking.

Also, surprisingly for a perfume that starts out so strongly, longevity is only so-so
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Imagine taking a sip of the darkest, smokiest black tea but instead of bitterness it leaves you with a delicate, soft honey sweetness
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The name does justice to the fragrance. This smells like a wooden cupboard where you keep several tea bags. I love the spicy touch.
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Dry, leafy smoke up top balanced with vanilla in the base and a touch a cinnamon. Simple, but a superb layering fragrance. A love for me.
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Ginger(bread), incensey, black tea, and tobacco. Smokey tea luxury . Modernly oriental, and just nice to wear on a cold day. Perf for a suit
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A good tea scent - for once it doesn't smell like something I'm forced to drink when I'm ill. Just a 5'oclock pleasure!
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A cup with overbrewed black tea with a small spoonful of honey in it, and a lit cigar on a small plate next to it. Smoky, spiced, pleasant.
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Christmas spice in autumn
Golden tobacco leaves on the tree
Dab of Christmas cookies
in smoky black tea
With a spoonful of honey
A soothing warm moment
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Hygge
spelled out in fragrance.
Smoky tea with honey
and warming spices
in the armchair.
The fireplace smokes vanilla pipe.
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Finely smoked tea with a lovely spiciness, a hint of honey, and a pleasantly warming aura. The subtle presence fits very well too.
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Lapsang-Souchong Grey Masala, a seductive smoky-spicy blend,
that smooths the edges of honey too much.
In the end, it becomes tobacco-fine.
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